Virginia Tech lost a close one to Boise State. I always figured Boise State to win that one (I’ve got them ranked #1, after all!) so I only dropped the Hokies one spot for the loss. Then Virginia Tech lost to FCS powerhouse James Madison University. I don’t care how good a team is in FCS play, a top FBS team should be able to beat them every time. Ergo, Virginia Tech is not a top FBS team; I dropped them out of my rankings for that loss.

Penn State lost at Alabama, which was to be expected. What was not to be expected was the way they got hammered by a Crimson Tide team missing Heisman-winner Mark Ingram. I dropped them a few spots for that.

Georgia Tech lost a close game at Kansas, and dropped, because I don’t think Kansas is that good. A top team should be able to win on the road, especially against lesser competition.

Florida State got demolished by Oklahoma, for which I dropped them out of my rankings.

Auburn won an SEC road game and moved up. That’s how it works.

South Carolina won at home against Georgia and made it into the rankings.